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Central Elementary School

Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Grades PreK to 5 · Tuscaloosa City

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About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 291 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Tuscaloosa. There are about 14.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (20.1 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city. It is one of 21 schools in Tuscaloosa City. Families comparing options will find 28 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1510 Dinah Washington Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone	(205) 759-3570
School district	Tuscaloosa City
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	291
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20.1
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Tuscaloosa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 010336001252). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

Central Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School reported 291 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 291 students and 20.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Central Elementary School a public or charter school?

Central Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central Elementary School in?

Central Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/al/tuscaloosa-city/

Where is Central Elementary School located?

Central Elementary School is at 1510 Dinah Washington Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The phone number is (205) 759-3570.

How many other schools are near Central Elementary School?

There are 28 other schools within 5 miles of Central Elementary School in our directory.